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Wavellite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Wavellite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite and Hanksite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Wavellite and Hanksite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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